Apple Orchard Painting Contemporary Impressionism Original Art

Orchard Cider

oil on panel 

6x6 inch 

2019

One of my favorite times of Autumn.  Venturing out to a local orchard to pick our own apples.  Of course we have to get cider doughnuts while we are there.  These beautiful apples make for such a cheery little painting. 

"Apple Cider"
original painting
$110

Golden Delicious Apple Orchard Daily Oil Painting

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Golden Delicious

6x6 inch

oil/primed masonite

A wet in wet alla prima painting.  When painting in this style you can't help but remember to put in a brushstroke and wipe your brush often and proceed otherwise you end up with a lot of muddy color and lacking value.  This also reminded me to step back often and study my progress.  Sometimes it is all too easy to forget that important part of painting.

Everyone is worn out here after one of my sons graduated from high school this past weekend.  His party was a success despite intermittent rain showers.  I am actually surprised at myself for getting into the studio today. 

Orange Tree Orchard Original Oil Painting

Orange Tree

6x6 inch oil

Once again, I really struggled with getting a decent picture of a painting.  Goodness.  Wet paint, darks, warms and cools, my camera just couldn't do it all.  Of course I am sure there is plenty lacking on the human side of things as well.  Anyway, I am happier with the painting in person than this image. 

Apple Orchard Spring Sunrise Original Oil Painting

Apple Orchard in Spring

6x6 in.

masonite

I am happy with the movement in this painting.  The clouds in the sky seem to mimic the linear shapes of the ground making this little painting to appear so much bigger than it's boundaries.

Girl Picking Apples in Orchard Daily Painting Heidi Malott

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"Picking Apples"

6x6" oil on gesso board?

What artist could resist a child picking apples in an orchard?  A timeless scene that I could not wait to paint.  This one was good exercise for me too.  I love painting figures but I realized I don't do it enough.  Thanks for stopping by!

You Pick Apple Orchard Little Boy Daily Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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"The Perfect Apple"

6x6" oil on primed masonite

What a fun afternoon at a local apple orchard.  My little guy, among many schoolmates had a great time picking their own "perfect" apples.  The trees were a dwarf variety, or maybe pruned that way, making it fun for the little ones to explore and pick.  The day seemed like it was right out of a storybook.

Fruit Trees Apple Orchard Oil Painting Contemporary Impressionism

"Pruned Fruit Trees"
6x6"
oil on primed masonite

This is a little embarrassing to admit.  I was amazed the first time I saw a real fruit orchard.  I had an ah-ha moment when I saw that the trees were kept small and neatly pruned enabling the fruit to flourish and be easily harvested.  The only fruit trees I ever saw when I was young were big scraggly fruit trees that were fun to climb but didn't bear much fruit.  I actually had a sense of relief when I saw a well manicured fruit orchard at one of my daughters field trips years ago.   

Summer Fruits Apple Orchard Summer Landscape oil painting

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"Summer Fruits" 6"x6" oil on primed masonite.

Apple Orchard Amish Farm Fall Landscape for the Holidays Oil Painting

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There is nothing like standing among the buzzing bees in an apple orchard out in the country. The morning sun warming the cool fall air. It was so peaceful. I hope those same feelings are felt when viewing this little painting. The holiday season is around the corner and what a special gift these small original oil paintings would make...you don't even need to frame it, just pop it into a gift bag with a mini easel(under $5 at Michaels)

6"x6" oil on primed masonite artboard.